Smuggling

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

Being stuck indoors has it's advantages. While trying to find information on Dutch tea smuggling, i came across this site: (check out the old smuggler print!)

http://www.burtonbradstock.org.uk/History/Smuggling/Smuggling.htm

Enjoy!

Bo

[Ransom]

That is a great link, Bo. Thanks. I even bookmarked it. For a writer, there is a wealth of information to draw from, and a unlimited number of stories that could be invented, based on this documented owl trade. Thanks for passing it on.

[Coastie04]

Fascinating information! I especially liked the methods of smuggling. I can imagine that some will incorporate these in to their period kits, such as the bags of tea resembling the crown of their cap, etc. It would definitely make a great educational piece!

Coastie

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

I was trying to get the image of the smuggler (from the article in the link from the first post)to come up on here but still cannot figure out how that works. Anyone know the date on this guy? huge bucket boots, two pistols, a hangar and what looks like an apron or kilt-type garment over breeches. I've been looking for the image to try and find out its origins. Any help on this I'd be grateful. thanx.

Bo

Edited April 27, 2010 by Capt. Bo of the WTF co.

[Capt. Bo of the WTF co.]

Found this on the Gutenburg project site along with Jameson's book:

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/17563/17563-h/17563-h.htm

I like the drawing of the tea smuggler's methods of carrying tea ashore.

Bo

[MarkG]

Found this on the Gutenburg project site along with Jameson's book:

http://www.gutenberg...3-h/17563-h.htm

I like the drawing of the tea smuggler's methods of carrying tea ashore.

Bo

Here's another link for smugglers.

http://www.smuggling.co.uk/gazetteer_se_14.html

Hastings has a large complex of caves that were used by smugglers. Later the caves became a tourist attraction. They were also used as a bomb shelter during WWII. The caves are open to the public with an emphasis on late-18th century smugglers. Their web site is fun.

http://www.smugglersadventure.co.uk/smugglers/smugglers.shtml

Mark

[Grymm]

I was trying to get the image of the smuggler (from the article in the link from the first post)to come up on here but still cannot figure out how that works. Anyone know the date on this guy? huge bucket boots, two pistols, a hangar and what looks like an apron or kilt-type garment over breeches. I've been looking for the image to try and find out its origins. Any help on this I'd be grateful. thanx.

Bo

It's called A Smuggler by William Heath circa 1830 there is a companion piece called The Preventive Service showing the Coastguard uniform of the same period.